NAGASTRA

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Context:

• Indian army has acquired its first indigenous man-portable suicide drones i.e Nagastra
• It is designed to precisely target enemy training camps, launch pads, and infiltrators, ensuring the safety of soldiers.

Details:

Nagastra:

• Manufactured by
• developed by Economics Explosives Ltd (EEL), a subsidiary of Solar Industries Nagpur, in collaboration with Bangalore’s Z-Motion
• Performance and Capabilities
• Design and Capability:
  • The Nagastra-1 is classified as a loitering munition drone, capable of hovering over targets.
  • It features a 'Kamikaze mode' for targeted destruction
  • It is ideal for enemy training camps, launch pads, and infiltrators.
• Technical Details:
  • Weighing nine kilograms, the UAV operates with an electric propulsion system, minimizing acoustic signature.
  • It flies at altitudes up to 4,500 meters.
  • It has a maximum range of 30 kilometers in autonomous mode (15 kilometers when operated remotely).
  • Equipped with GPS, it achieves accuracy within two meters during operations.

• Features and Functionality:
• Warhead and Payload:
  • Capable of carrying a 1-kilogram warhead.
  • It utilizes a pre-fragmented high explosive for effective targeting.
  • It Includes day-and-night cameras for surveillance purposes.
• Operational Capabilities:
  • Supports a hover time of 60 minutes over a target.
  • This facilitates extended surveillance and decision-making.
  • Designed with an abort, reuse, and recover mode, demonstrating versatility and sustainability in operations
• Deployment and Strategic Utility:
• Indigenous Content and Strategic Importance:
  • With over 75% indigenous content, the Nagastra-1 represents a significant achievement in India's defense manufacturing capabilities.
  • Designed specifically to mitigate risks to soldiers by targeting threats at India’s borders and beyond.

Sources: economictimes